Tuscaloosa County - Alabama Extension

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If you're ready to take the next step toward becoming a Certified Arborist, join Alabama Extension for the Arborist Review Workshop on June 29–30 at the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center in Fairhope, Alabama.

This two-day workshop is designed to help participants prepare for the ISA Certified Arborist exam while expanding their knowledge of tree biology, identification, planting, pruning, plant health care, urban forestry, and more. Current ISA Certified Arborists can also earn up to 12 CEUs for attending.

To find out more and register for the workshop, click here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6468

Hello Everyone!

Just a quick reminder to those who have already registered, our Pollinator Partner Training is here! Here are the dates and the places hosting them:

June 11—Lee County
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Address: Nun Winston House—550 Chadwick Ln., Auburn, AL 36832
Contact: Dani Carroll

June 12—Marshall County
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Address: Marshall County Retired Senior Volunteer Program—19272 US Hwy. 431, Guntersville, AL 35976
Contact: Lilly Oaks

June 23—Tuscaloosa County
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Address: Tuscaloosa County Courthouse Annex Auditorium—2513 7th St., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Contact: Brian Brown

June 24—Baldwin County
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Address: Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center—8300 State Hwy. 104, Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact: Carmen Flammini

Happy Gardening and Hoping to see you there!
For more info, click the link:
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/bees-pollinators/pollinator-partners-of-alabama-certification-training/

Think you know your Alabama trees?

Put your tree ID skills to the test! We've sketched the foliage of several common native trees found across the state.

This challenge is a fun way to sharpen your observation skills and learn more about the trees growing all around you. Once you've made your guesses, use the identification key to see how many you got right and learn the basics of tree identification. https://www.aces.edu/go/6025

Ready to play? Comment below with your answers.
We will share the correct answers in the comments later this week.

Please join us on Thursday, July 23, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a Hay Production Meeting at the Tuscaloosa Courthouse Annex Auditorium, located at 2513 7th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
This educational program will focus on producing high-quality hay and maximizing forage value for your livestock operation. Topics will include:
• Fertility management strategies and fertilizer options for hay fields
• Determining the optimal harvest window for peak nutrition and digestibility
• Proper hay sampling techniques
• Understanding and interpreting hay test results to make informed winter feeding decisions
Whether you are producing hay for your own operation or for sale, this program will provide practical information to help improve forage quality, reduce winter feeding costs, and support livestock performance.
To register, please scan the QR code on the event flyer or visit: http://www.aub.ie/HayTuscaloosa
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Tuscaloosa County Extension Office at (205) 349-4630 or Court Green-Johnson at (205) 659-6796.
We look forward to seeing you there.

In The Garden! 250 POUND CHALLENGE!

Have you planted your garden yet? Whether you have or haven't, we encourage you to plant a little extra and participate in the Grow More Give More 250lb. Challenge. As part of Auburn University's 250 celebration of America, Alabama Extension's goal is 250 pounds of fresh produce donated in each county between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Food insecurity remains a serious issues across Alabama, affecting approximately 2 million residents, including 1 in 4 children. Will you be part of the challenge and make a difference in your community? Every pound counts.

Learn more about the challenge and how you can get involved here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6066

The Tuscaloosa County Extension Office is closed today due to emergency maintenance issues being repaired. We will re-open on Wednesday June 3.